What is it about boys and hammers?

I guess I didn't realize how much a hammer means to a boy. 

And I raised 4 of them. Boys I mean. 

At first I was trying to give our grandson Jonas instruction.

Then Grandpa came along and said, "No not on the floor."

What is it about hammer and nails and male bonding.

Normally whatever Jonas is doing his twins sister insists on a turn. 

But not when it came to hammer and nails. 

She was oblivious to it.

Nor did Jonas notice he put 2 different socks on that day.

Just did not matter to him. 

Completing a project with Grandpa and a hammer 

was what it was all about.

The next morning when Jonas was getting ready to go back home 

he asked if he could keep the hammer. 

We told him the hammer stays here, 

so he can use it next time he comes.

He paused in thought and then said, 

"Can I just hold the hammer again?" 

So we let him have some time alone with the hammer.

After he went home I went to check...

I know it must have been hard to leave it with us, but he did!

The wood kit above is from Woodworkers Kit Club and intended for ages 7 and up.

I learned yesterday that LOWES has some building kits for kids @ $7.98 each. 

I plan to check those out tomorrow.